2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Transportation Agency by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - EC

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 53 25 7 9 6 0 0 78 16 20
2020 EC 57 33 0 7 3 0 0 90 10 30

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 83 0 12 0 6 0 0 83 6 20
2020 EC 83 13 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 30

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 44 34 11 6 5 0 0 78 12 20
2020 EC 47 37 3 7 3 0 3 86 10 30
2019 EC 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 54 18 0 10 13 0 5 76 24 20
2020 EC 37 53 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2019 EC 50 21 17 13 0 0 0 71 13 24
2018 EC 42 25 0 17 17 0 0 67 33 12

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 58 24 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 20
2020 EC 45 41 3 7 0 0 3 89 7 29
2019 EC 67 13 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 24

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 72 10 0 11 0 7 0 89 11 20
2020 EC 63 20 3 10 3 0 0 83 13 30
2019 EC 71 17 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24
2018 EC 67 25 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 38 34 9 6 12 0 0 72 18 20
2020 EC 47 30 7 13 3 0 0 77 17 30
2019 EC 50 25 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 24
2018 EC 64 9 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 48 24 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 20
2020 EC 57 27 3 7 3 3 0 86 10 30
2019 EC 50 33 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24
2018 EC 42 17 8 17 17 0 0 58 33 12

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 39 31 9 9 13 0 0 70 21 20
2020 EC 50 30 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 30
2019 EC 50 21 4 21 0 4 0 74 22 24
2018 EC 33 33 0 8 25 0 0 67 33 12

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 54 42 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EC 60 27 7 3 3 0 0 87 7 30
2019 EC 63 17 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 24
2018 EC 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 59 11 15 4 7 5 0 73 11 20
2020 EC 53 23 7 10 7 0 0 77 17 30
2019 EC 50 33 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24
2018 EC 33 42 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 71 11 0 13 5 0 0 82 18 20
2020 EC 60 23 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 30
2019 EC 58 25 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 24
2018 EC 58 17 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 51 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 EC 63 17 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 30
2019 EC 46 33 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 24
2018 EC 50 25 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 60 21 13 0 0 0 7 86 0 20
2020 EC 57 20 7 13 3 0 0 77 17 30
2019 EC 46 25 17 0 13 0 0 71 13 24
2018 EC 58 17 0 8 17 0 0 75 25 12

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 58 25 5 13 0 0 0 83 13 20
2020 EC 47 30 7 7 7 3 0 79 14 30
2019 EC 50 29 13 0 4 0 4 83 4 24
2018 EC 58 8 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 53 20 14 13 0 0 0 73 13 20
2020 EC 40 43 3 7 7 0 0 83 13 30
2019 EC 50 38 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24
2018 EC 58 8 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 30 66 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EC 43 27 17 7 7 0 0 70 13 30
2019 EC 42 38 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 24
2018 EC 33 25 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 5 16 36 29 4 0 9 37 23 20
2020 EC 10 23 23 37 7 0 0 43 33 30
2019 EC 4 21 29 29 17 0 0 46 25 24
2018 EC 17 17 67 0 0 0 0 0 33 12

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 7 29 40 4 16 0 4 21 38 20
2020 EC 7 10 40 27 10 7 0 39 18 30
2019 EC 4 13 33 29 13 8 0 45 18 24
2018 EC 17 8 25 42 8 0 0 50 25 12

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 0 0 42 42 11 0 5 56 0 20
2020 EC 3 10 31 41 14 0 0 55 14 29
2019 EC 4 4 29 42 17 0 4 61 9 24
2018 EC 17 25 8 42 8 0 0 50 42 12

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 15 15 29 15 10 7 9 30 36 20
2020 EC 10 13 30 33 13 0 0 47 23 30
2019 EC 13 13 13 38 17 4 4 59 27 24
2018 EC 25 33 25 8 8 0 0 17 58 12

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 0 15 13 41 10 11 11 64 20 20
2020 EC 3 3 10 52 28 0 3 82 7 29
2019 EC 4 4 13 29 33 8 8 75 10 24
2018 EC 17 25 17 8 33 0 0 42 42 12

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 7 30 8 24 21 4 5 50 41 20
2020 EC 3 10 30 43 13 0 0 57 13 30
2019 EC 4 4 21 33 25 13 0 67 10 24
2018 EC 17 8 33 33 8 0 0 42 25 12

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 0 21 14 39 21 0 4 63 22 20
2020 EC 0 3 27 53 17 0 0 70 3 30
2019 EC 0 4 21 25 50 0 0 75 4 24
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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 40 10 10 4 0 16 20 77 6 20
2020 EC 27 30 7 7 13 7 10 68 24 30
2019 EC 33 17 17 4 13 4 13 60 20 24
2018 EC 50 8 17 8 17 0 0 58 25 12

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 59 37 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 20
2020 EC 57 27 3 7 7 0 0 83 13 30
2019 EC 42 33 17 4 4 0 0 75 8 24
2018 EC 67 8 0 8 17 0 0 75 25 12

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EC 63 23 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 30
2019 EC 61 30 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 23
2018 EC 42 42 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 59 32 4 0 0 5 0 96 0 20
2020 EC 62 24 3 3 7 0 0 86 10 29
2019 EC 58 33 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 24
2018 EC 58 17 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 44 26 11 5 11 0 4 73 16 20

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 39 10 15 13 9 6 8 57 25 20
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 58 32 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 EC 63 27 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2019 EC 67 25 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 24

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 40 33 23 5 0 0 0 73 5 20
2020 EC 70 10 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 30
2019 EC 50 25 8 8 4 4 0 78 13 24
2018 EC 50 0 8 8 25 8 0 55 36 12

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 66 30 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 EC 67 17 7 0 7 3 0 86 7 30

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 58 31 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2020 EC 63 20 10 0 3 3 0 86 3 30
2019 EC 57 22 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 23
2018 EC 50 8 8 8 17 8 0 64 27 12

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 65 20 5 6 0 0 4 89 6 20

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 53 31 5 0 7 5 0 87 7 20
2020 EC 63 33 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 30
2019 EC 67 17 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 24
2018 EC 50 0 17 8 17 8 0 55 27 12

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 EC 92 0 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 24
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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 EC 43 40 10 0 3 3 0 86 3 30
2019 EC 38 42 8 4 4 4 0 83 9 24
2018 EC 17 42 17 0 25 0 0 58 25 12

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 31 33 26 10 0 0 0 64 10 20
2020 EC 37 43 7 3 7 3 0 83 10 30
2019 EC 33 38 13 8 4 4 0 74 13 24
2018 EC 17 25 17 17 25 0 0 42 42 12

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 26 42 9 17 6 0 0 68 23 20
2020 EC 30 50 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 30
2019 EC 29 42 13 8 4 4 0 74 13 24
2018 EC 8 33 25 8 25 0 0 42 33 12

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 24 57 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 20
2020 EC 30 47 10 7 7 0 0 77 13 30
2019 EC 21 46 8 13 4 8 0 73 18 24
2018 EC 8 42 17 8 25 0 0 50 33 12

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 54 36 5 6 0 0 0 90 6 20
2020 EC 57 23 10 7 0 3 0 83 7 30
2019 EC 33 42 4 4 4 13 0 86 10 24
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 52 31 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 20
2020 EC 60 20 13 3 0 3 0 83 3 30
2019 EC 54 25 4 13 4 0 0 79 17 24
2018 EC 33 42 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 21 49 24 0 6 0 0 70 6 20
2020 EC 27 50 7 3 10 3 0 79 14 30
2019 EC 13 46 17 17 4 4 0 61 22 24

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 25 37 9 16 7 6 0 66 24 20
2020 EC 33 40 17 0 3 3 3 79 4 30
2019 EC 33 25 17 13 8 4 0 61 22 24
2018 EC 58 8 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 12

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 29 49 10 6 0 6 0 83 7 20
2020 EC 43 33 10 7 3 3 0 79 10 30
2019 EC 38 29 17 8 4 4 0 70 13 24
2018 EC 33 33 8 0 25 0 0 67 25 12

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 16 23 20 0 4 33 4 62 7 20
2020 EC 27 23 10 3 10 23 3 68 18 30
2019 EC 29 21 13 4 13 17 4 63 21 24
2018 EC 8 33 8 8 25 8 8 50 40 12

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 14 61 11 14 0 0 0 75 14 20
2020 EC 30 50 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 30
2019 EC 46 29 13 0 8 4 0 78 9 24
2018 EC 17 17 17 25 25 0 0 33 50 12

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 65 15 0 0 10 0 10 89 11 20
2020 EC 57 17 23 0 3 0 0 73 3 30
2019 EC 63 13 4 4 4 8 4 86 10 24

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EC 63 13 10 3 3 3 3 82 7 30
2019 EC 54 17 21 0 0 4 4 77 0 24

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 77 7 4 0 0 6 6 95 0 20
2020 EC 80 0 10 3 3 3 0 83 7 30
2019 EC 75 8 4 0 4 4 4 91 5 24

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 84 10 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 20
2020 EC 77 3 7 0 0 3 10 92 0 30
2019 EC 83 4 0 0 0 4 8 100 0 24

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 22 30 19 14 0 11 4 62 16 20
2020 EC 27 27 20 13 7 3 3 57 21 30
2019 EC 33 29 8 8 8 8 4 71 19 24
2018 EC 17 17 0 33 25 8 0 36 64 12

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 25 41 25 5 4 0 0 66 9 20
2020 EC 27 50 10 3 7 3 0 79 10 30
2019 EC 29 29 29 4 4 4 0 61 9 24
2018 EC 25 25 17 8 25 0 0 50 33 12

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 29 61 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2020 EC 34 41 3 10 7 3 0 79 18 29
2019 EC 38 46 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24
2018 EC 25 42 8 0 25 0 0 67 25 12

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 44 34 12 4 5 0 0 78 10 20
2020 EC 37 43 7 3 3 7 0 86 7 30
2019 EC 42 42 4 0 4 8 0 91 5 24
2018 EC 25 25 25 8 17 0 0 50 25 12

Question 48. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 25 24 26 4 0 20 0 62 5 20
2020 EC 27 30 23 3 3 10 3 65 8 30

Question 49. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 38 38 20 0 4 0 0 76 4 20
2020 EC 43 30 10 3 3 3 7 81 7 30

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 4 4 4 0 44 0 44 78 15 20

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 5 4 33 0 0 53 5 21 0 20

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 58 30 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 20
2020 EC 60 27 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 30
2019 EC 50 38 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24
2018 EC 42 33 0 8 17 0 0 75 25 12

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 44 24 19 12 0 0 0 69 12 20
2020 EC 50 37 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 30
2019 EC 29 50 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 24
2018 EC 33 17 25 8 17 0 0 50 25 12

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 44 31 9 16 0 0 0 75 16 20
2020 EC 50 33 3 7 7 0 0 83 13 30
2019 EC 25 54 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 24
2018 EC 33 8 25 8 25 0 0 42 33 12

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 34 26 19 5 11 5 0 63 16 20
2020 EC 40 33 13 10 3 0 0 73 13 30
2019 EC 29 25 21 17 4 4 0 57 22 24
2018 EC 42 0 25 17 8 8 0 45 27 12
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 53 30 17 20
2020 EC 20 40 40 30
2019 EC 17 26 57 23
2018 EC 25 25 50 12

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 0 29 49 0 0 22 10
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EC 20 80 30
2019 EC 21 79 24

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 EC 10 7 10 7 10 37 20 38 38 30
2019 EC 8 8 17 13 13 29 13 29 43 24
2018 EC 17 8 8 8 25 33 0 38 50 12

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 35 33 15 0 0 17 0 81 0 20
2020 EC 43 23 13 10 7 0 3 69 17 30
2019 EC 25 33 8 4 13 17 0 70 20 24
2018 EC 42 8 8 8 25 8 0 55 36 12
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Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 EC 7 7 20 3 7 40 17 31 23 30
2019 EC 13 17 17 0 4 38 13 58 8 24
2018 EC 8 17 8 0 25 33 8 43 43 12

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 28 33 16 0 0 23 0 79 0 20
2020 EC 47 17 17 3 7 7 3 70 11 30
2019 EC 42 29 13 0 4 13 0 81 5 24
2018 EC 42 8 8 0 25 8 8 60 30 12
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 66 23 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 20
2020 EC 50 37 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 30
2019 EC 42 29 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 24
2018 EC 42 25 8 8 8 0 8 73 18 12

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 33 37 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 20
2020 EC 20 37 27 7 10 0 0 57 17 30
2019 EC 38 33 21 4 4 0 0 71 8 24
2018 EC 0 58 0 17 25 0 0 58 42 12

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 39 32 9 6 9 0 5 74 16 20
2020 EC 37 30 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 30
2019 EC 42 33 17 4 0 4 0 78 4 24
2018 EC 33 25 8 25 8 0 0 58 33 12

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 22 29 24 15 6 0 4 53 22 20
2020 EC 40 33 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 30
2019 EC 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2018 EC 0 17 25 33 25 0 0 17 58 12

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 62 28 6 0 0 0 5 93 0 20
2020 EC 47 30 13 3 7 0 0 77 10 30
2019 EC 61 26 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2018 EC 33 33 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 45 27 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 20
2020 EC 33 37 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 30
2019 EC 42 33 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 24
2018 EC 42 17 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 44 40 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 20
2020 EC 37 43 10 3 3 0 3 83 7 30
2019 EC 42 33 17 0 4 0 4 78 4 24
2018 EC 25 25 33 0 17 0 0 50 17 12

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 37 34 13 5 11 0 0 71 16 20
2020 EC 20 53 17 3 7 0 0 73 10 30
2019 EC 29 46 8 8 4 0 4 78 13 24
2018 EC 8 25 33 17 17 0 0 33 33 12

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 30 28 15 16 11 0 0 58 27 20
2020 EC 40 33 17 7 3 0 0 73 10 30
2019 EC 39 30 9 17 4 0 0 70 22 23
2018 EC 17 33 8 17 25 0 0 50 42 12

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 60 16 16 4 0 5 0 79 4 20
2020 EC 70 20 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 30
2019 EC 58 21 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 24

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 39 36 7 15 5 0 0 74 19 20
2020 EC 20 37 23 17 3 0 0 57 20 30

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 69 20 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 20
2020 EC 53 37 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2019 EC 78 9 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2018 EC 25 33 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 76 4 9 0 0 5 5 90 0 20
2020 EC 50 27 13 7 0 0 3 79 7 30
2019 EC 88 8 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2018 EC 75 8 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 71 13 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 20
2020 EC 60 37 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 89 5 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2020 EC 70 13 3 0 0 3 10 96 0 30
2019 EC 83 4 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 24
2018 EC 92 0 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 12

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 87 5 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 20
2020 EC 86 0 7 0 3 3 0 89 4 29
2019 EC 67 0 8 4 8 4 8 76 14 24
2018 EC 67 8 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 83 12 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EC 73 10 10 3 0 3 0 86 3 30
2019 EC 58 8 13 0 8 0 13 76 10 24
2018 EC 50 33 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 12

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 73 19 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 20
2020 EC 73 10 3 7 3 3 0 86 10 30
2019 EC 67 13 4 4 4 0 8 86 9 24
2018 EC 75 8 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 12

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 86 5 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 20
2020 EC 73 3 3 0 0 0 20 96 0 30
2019 EC 70 0 0 0 0 0 30 100 0 23
2018 EC 67 17 0 0 0 8 8 100 0 12

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 92 4 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2020 EC 87 7 0 0 3 0 3 97 3 30
2019 EC 83 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 23
2018 EC 83 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 79 0 17 0 0 0 5 82 0 20
2020 EC 67 20 3 3 3 0 3 90 7 30
2019 EC 91 4 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 23
2018 EC 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 41 37 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 20
2020 EC 47 30 17 7 0 0 0 77 7 30
2019 EC 57 17 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 23
2018 EC 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 10 43 41 5 0 0 0 54 5 20
2020 EC 20 47 23 3 7 0 0 67 10 30
2019 EC 21 42 38 0 0 0 0 63 0 24
2018 EC 8 33 42 8 8 0 0 42 17 12

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 5 9 51 24 10 0 0 35 14 20
2020 EC 7 7 38 38 10 0 0 48 14 29
2019 EC 4 9 61 13 13 0 0 26 13 23
2018 EC 8 25 33 33 0 0 0 33 33 12

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 34 38 16 6 5 0 0 72 12 20
2020 EC 50 33 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 30
2019 EC 42 33 8 0 4 13 0 86 5 24
2018 EC 50 25 0 8 17 0 0 75 25 12

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 15 33 31 15 5 20

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 60 23 6 0 0 11 0 93 0 20
2020 EC 43 47 3 3 3 0 0 90 7 30

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 44 26 7 15 5 4 0 73 21 20
2020 EC 30 37 13 7 7 7 0 71 14 30

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 52 32 5 11 0 0 0 85 11 20
2020 EC 67 17 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 30

Question 80. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 38 52 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 20
2020 EC 40 30 23 3 3 0 0 70 7 30
2019 EC 42 25 21 4 4 4 0 70 9 24
2018 EC 25 33 17 0 25 0 0 58 25 12
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 0 100 20
2020 EC 17 83 30
2019 EC 17 83 24

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 52 27 5 6 0 10 0 88 6 20
2020 EC 60 23 7 3 3 0 3 86 7 30
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Compensation

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 4 85 11 0 20
2020 EC 27 43 27 3 30

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 62 5 8 5 0 0 20 84 6 20
2020 EC 47 13 13 3 7 7 10 72 12 30
2019 EC 52 4 9 17 4 0 13 65 25 23
2018 EC 67 8 0 0 8 0 17 90 10 12
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